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Austin LL Taxi

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1937 · 1,670 cc

ELC 837MOT history

ELC 837 is a blue and black petrol Austin LL Taxi first used on 19 Oct 1937. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
Not recorded
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
ELC 837
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
LL Taxi
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,670 cc
Year of manufacture
1937
First used
19 Oct 1937
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

No odometer readings have been recorded at MOT tests.

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close to mot limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering arm (hub to track rod end)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

6 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    204740452396
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close to mot limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering arm (hub to track rod end)

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    317743201091
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play at mot limits (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly slow

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    510761728203
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBattery lead poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTop radiator hose cracking.
    • NoteVarious wiring insecure.
    • NoteOdd wheel nuts fitted to nearside rear

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    560998617278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBattery cable loose and chaffing on chassis
    • NoteNearside front brake has slight bind.
    • NoteNearside suspension bump stop rubber missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOdd rear wheel nut fitted

  5. FailMileage not read3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    351826326260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    524766126243
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about ELC 837

What vehicle is registration ELC 837 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ELC 837 on a blue and black petrol Austin LL Taxi first used on 19 Oct 1937. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ELC 837 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ELC 837 expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ELC 837?
The MOT on ELC 837 expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
Has ELC 837 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ELC 837 has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2006.
What did the latest MOT on ELC 837 find?
ELC 837 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear drag link end ball joint has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close to mot limit, and 1 more.

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